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I am planning to upgrade my computer graphic card to enhance CAD Related software’s graphics and Performance.
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Is there any way to install MicroStation 5.0 on a system using XP media center as an operating system?
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Does anyone know if there is a command I can put into my macro to apply the settings?
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Any news on when Prosteel will be released for MicroStation?
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On an existing 3D file that someone else wasn't diligent in staying on the active depth, how can I return all elements to the active depth.
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In MicroStation XM is there a way to force the text to always read from bottom to top no matter how the line was drawn?
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I've hit every button in all Visualization palettes, rebooted, used Define Lights command, AND reloaded the software and can’t find the problem. Help!
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I want to know details of the training centers in India.
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I want to change the direction of road linestrings based on the endpoint elevation. I want the direction to point from high to low elevation.
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Can anyone tell me what text I need to add, and where; to a driver to make color 255 print grey?
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We have four workstations here with MicroStation V8 two of the four can reference AutoCAD drawings in the correct place and the other two do not.
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I'm using an older version of MicroStation (SE) and I am having problems assigning color to an object so that it will render in chrome or mirror.
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I am switching from V7 to V8XM. How do I install my cell library into the new program?
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MicroStation V8 XM Configuration Tricks
MicroStation V8 XM Configuration Tricks
Check out these hot tips on creating graphic groups, locking elements and much more in this tips and tricks session.
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is Power
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A Tips & Tricks Special Feature
A Tips & Tricks Special Feature
This document is filled with the hottest tips & tricks presented at BE Conference 2007.
InRoads XM 8.9 WorkspaceBar Shortcuts
InRoads XM 8.9 WorkspaceBar Shortcuts
Increase user speed and productivity with these various shortcuts.
XM - AccuDraw Enhancements
XM - AccuDraw Enhancements
Get AccuDraw shortcut key-ins here.
ProjectWise XM Tips and Tricks
ProjectWise XM Tips and Tricks
Learn how to export a list of ProjectWise user accounts to a comma separated file and import to Excel in this helpful tip.
Multi-snap and Setting Priority Tip
Multi-snap and Setting Priority Tip
Robert Mecham shares a tip on how users can use more than one snap at a time with the Multi-snaps feature in MicroStation.
ProjectWise XM Tips
ProjectWise XM Tips
Learn how to create Global Views in the ProjectWise Administrator in this tip from KnowledegeBase Director of Projects.
MicroStation Tips
MicroStation Tips
Get schooled on some new tips Jeanne Aarhus of Aarhus Associates shared at the BE Conference.
Using DGNAPPS in MicroStation
Using DGNAPPS in MicroStation
Learn how the use of .cfg files in conjunction with a simple Basic Macro can yield positive benefits in this tip.